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What I want my kids to know about real love

Even when it seems like it would just be easier not to. It is always, always worth it.

I’m the helicopter mom I ‘never’ wanted to be

The thing is, when I look at them with their smooth cheeks and bright eyes, I see their soft hearts and tender innocence. The thought of them being wounded or broken or hurt feels like a knife in my heart that I just couldn't take. It's too much.

All I want for Valentine’s Day is a break

A break from the very real and very exhausting daily grind of motherhood.

This TEDx talk explains what would happen if we nurtured mothers

"Somewhere along the way we stop taking care of mothers. As you'll see, the consequences are pretty dire. But that also means that when we fix it, the impact will be profound," Spalding says.

Kezia on when she knew she wasn’t OK and needed help

I’ve never understood depression. I’ve never understood the stigma. Or the severity, until the day I did.

This SAHM’s Facebook post is going viral because it’s so real

We see you, mama.

I tried it: Why doing my baby registry in person was the best decision I made

When to schedule your baby’s first dentist appointment

Spoiler: It's probably earlier than you think.

The eye-opening lesson my daughter and I *both* learned from my potty mouth

Don't panic, I tell myself. Kids are going to say bad words.

51 easy ideas for self-care this Valentine’s Day, mama

Because you deserve it.

The Iowa caucus is not set up to include mothers—and that’s a problem

When Cedar Rapids Gazette columnist Lyz Lenz asked "How do you caucus with a baby?" she sparked a national conversation

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s viral half-time show has America talking

These incredible mothers (plus one of their daughters) made an incredible statement on that stage last night.

13 unique + sweet Valentine’s Day gifts from Etsy, for everyone in the family

Etsy is my go-to destination for unique and adorable gifts for the family.

Is it too late for kids to get the flu shot?

Short answer: No. But in case you're unsure, mama, here's why.

4moms just launched a smart bassinet (and we’re obsessed with its features)

Prepare for more sleep, mama.

More than 170,000 inclined infant sleepers recalled by CPSC: What parents need to know

Graco, Evenflo, Summer Infant and Delta Enterprises are all involved in the latest recall.

It’s science: You don’t need to shower as much as you think

The CDC states that although frequent bathing has aesthetic and stress-relieving benefits, it serves little microbiologic purpose. So skip that shower, mama.

What went viral this week: A Starbucks-themed playroom + a nanny ad that proves how much moms need support

Here's what went viral in the world of parenthood this week.

Montessori at home: 10 activities under $10

Some of the best Montessori activities are practically free—and use materials that are already in your house.

Worried about the coronavirus? What parents need to know

"The immediate risk to the American public is low."